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Coronavirus in Hawaii

The Coronavirus in Hawaii and our concerns for you…

Being asked to be part of your special day, to play a key role in your special Hawaii wedding is a true honor. I approach each wedding as a privilege. You’ve found the love of your life and you’re ready to marry and walk the same path in life. You’re ready to elope in Maui and feel the sand between your toes…

And then the world goes into a panic. Unlike anything we could have predicted.

Many of you have questions and I encourage you to contact us. We’re happy to help alleviate concerns and help you plan for something special in the future. We believe that we all must have hope and aloha for a brighter future. Looking forward to something will help us all get through this.

Wondering when the Coronavirus might hit Hawaii weighs on everyone’s mind here. Your Maui Wedding Team is diligently washing hands often, antibacterializing the equipment, washing down surfaces every 15 minutes and attempting the 6′ rule between strangers. We are sharing the aloha by watching out for shut-in neighbors, helping the elderly and watching over each others’ families. Our lives are fairly normal notwithstanding those adjustments. The Communities on Maui haven’t gone into a panic mode as it sounds like many places in the World has. Our hearts break as we read the news and hear what you all are going through. We hear your panic and your concerns as we don’t know what governmental changes will be administered next.

So where does that leave your dream of a Maui wedding? Please continue to plan your special day. If you feel more comfortable planning further out, then do that… but please don’t give up your dream out of fear. We will get through this. There will be an “other side”. Let your other side be bright and hopeful and ready for a brilliant future. Don’t wait in sadness and bleakness. You can inspire others with your own hope and optimism.

What can you do while self-isolating?

You can use Pinterest to think about how you’d like your reception set up or your flowers for your ceremony.

https://www.pinterest.com/adreamweddings/

You can follow along with other weddings happening here now on Instagram:

@WeddingsInMaui

You can follow along on Facebook and even join our Community page to ask questions and have discussions with us and other couples like yourselves.

https://www.facebook.com/AlohaMauiDreamWeddings

Spend time looking through our Add-Ons Section to dream of more cool ideas!

Please continue to be safe in the way you go about life but don’t forget about your Ohana. Phone calls and Facetime are huge to people self-isolating. Involve them in your wedding discussions. Talk to them about all the incredible adventures you will have on Maui. Just letting someone else know that you are hopeful can be all that is necessary to keep them from going to a dark place also.

Reach out to us anytime. We thank you for your trust in us. We thank you for your hopefulness. We thank you for sharing our Aloha.

Be well!

Eloping in Maui

Sep6

Eloping in Maui can be a beautiful decision! Welcome to the first day of the rest of your lives… please allow us to help make it stress-free and exciting.

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From the rolling beaches with soft sand, the grassy knolls overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the beautiful aqua-blue morning water or bright or colorful sunsets… booking your abroad wedding package will be easy with us! We understand your country’s apostles as well as the individual US state requirements for changing your name and completing your marriage license application.

Eloping in Maui can be the most romantic event of your lives! TripAdvisor ranked Maui as the Number ONE Island in the World for 2016. This works for you and against you when it comes to planning a destination wedding here.

For You…

There are constantly great airfare opportunities and hotel discounts as there is more interest than ever in coming to Maui. Aloha Maui Dream Weddings also has Maui-specialized Travel Assistance available at no charge to you and your guests.

Against…

The beaches are more crowded and attempting to have that romantic, intimate wedding on the beach now requires that you use a Wedding Planner with experience and keen knowledge of the current state of things.

In the past you could walk down to any beach and have your ceremony. Now it takes careful planning to ensure that you have selected the right beach for the ambiance you desire.

That’s where our knowledgeable Team comes in!

What to do next when eloping in Maui…

So you’ve decided that eloping in Maui is right for you. We’re sure you are filled with questions. We offer Live Chat, Email, Text and Phone Support 7 days/week because your questions might not always come up at such convenient times to pick up the phone.

Our Team works on weddings full time, every day. Whether you’re traveling from near or far, whether you’re coming alone or with your friends and family… eloping in Maui can be a hassle-free dream with the right help.

Contact us and let us help you with all the special details. We have Travel Agents, Wedding Designers, Nanny Services, Concierge Services, Translators, Interpreters, WIFI Rentals, International Marriage License Experts, Imagineer for Romance, and full time Wedding Planners available to you.

Our Travel Agent is free of charge with your wedding package.

Our Award Winning Photography Team will capture every moment.

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Bride and Groom Stories…

Each of these stories have one thing in common – hassle-free planning with an incredible wedding day. Won’t you be next?

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Maui Elopement from Tennessee…

Meet Yelanda & Montell.

This couple warmed our hearts and became instant Ohana! With her gorgeous gown and his matching suit they were the Belles of the Ball! What a gorgeous wedding they had!

Celebrating her first flight across the ocean, Yelanda had one amazing adventure after another. At one point, a rogue wave came up the beach and she and Montell ran for higher ground. The laughter than ensued made us all feel blessed and connected like an instant family.

Hawaii Wedding Abroad from Scotland…

Darci, wow where to start?! Darci is the most caring, attentive and most organised person ever! Words cannot express our gratitude for Darci, Penny and everyone that helped make our day so special. It really was the perfect day and it’s all because of them.

Darci really is a top notch wedding planner and we were incredibly lucky to have found her! Darci’s attention to detail is second to none along with her organisational skills, she really did take the stress out of our day. Thank you so much and we cannot wait to come back!

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Maui Destination Wedding from the UK…

Meet Garry and Elaine from the UK. They were high school sweethearts that decided after 4 years together that they were too young to pursue such a serious relationship and sadly parted ways…

That was back in 1981…

In 2012, they “bumped into each other”… and the spark was just as strong as it was 31 years prior.

It was in the Rock Club that amazing night that both their lives made a drastic and romantic turn.

Garry says it was like a dream… then he found Aloha Maui Dream Weddings and he said his dream was complete. He had his wife, the beach, and the dream of a lifetime.

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Eloping in Maui from New Zealand…

Meet Gaynor and Keri. Culture and tradition mean a lot to this amazing couple. From his traditional Maori Groom’s Sarong to their blessed accessories, they were able to bring a piece of New Zealand to the beaches of Maui.

On their special day in Maui, they celebrated 29 years together! Keri says that Gaynor is a Maori woman with mana of her tupuna. We asked them for their advice on exactly how to have a lifetime of happiness with the other? “Hold steadfast to the love we have for one another especially in times of sadness, hurt, and pain.”

Having a native Hawaiian of Maui to marry them helped them to feel the connection to each other and the land during their ceremony. It didn’t hurt to have the most amazing sunset that evening either…

We wish you a lifetime of new adventures and happiness!

Beach Wedding on Maui from Australia…

Meet Carissa and Julie and their amazing family. They’re living proof of what dedication, compassion, love and laughter can bring to any family. The respect and admiration shown by these children only exemplifies the love they all share for each other. They returned to Australia and had a large, traditional ceremony afterward.

This family can create adventure anywhere they go and we’re very happy they chose Maui to start this next adventurous chapter! They requested a more private beach on Maui and with a little hiking we were happy to oblige. We typically would have recommended this area for a morning wedding, but these gals wanted to push the envelope, and in return we were blessed with the run of the beach and an amazing sunset!

Eloping in Hawaii from Asia…

Once upon a time, two women had a dream of spending a lifetime together. Their Country doesn’t recognize them legally yet, but they wanted to make that romantic, heart-pounding, butterflies-in-the-stomach promise of commitment to each other. Here on Maui we recognize their desire and created a magical ceremony in a virtually private environment.

Working with the couple across the miles, we wrote a personalized ceremony and created an intimate wedding day. We provided them with privacy on the beach and the religious aspects that were so important to them. When we met the couple in person, we all became instant friends. They invited our team to visit them in Singapore and we hope they’ll visit with all of us when they return for their anniversary.

All the way from Europe! An Innsbruck Maui Elopement…

Meet Markus and Gerhardt from Innsbruck. Their laughter will warm your heart and instantly draw you to them. After 10 years together, they gathered their traveling friends and decided to tie the knot by eloping in Maui.

10 years later…

The chose to add Hawaiian cultural traditions into their ceremony and to include all of their guests in a lei exchange. They say the secret to a long lasting relationship is to respect each other and always to forgive. From Austria to Maui they trekked to elope in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Mahalo!

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We hope that we’ve encouraged you to consider eloping in Maui. If we have, please click the LIVE CHAT Button in the lower right corner of your screen, or email us below. Congratulations on your engagement and we wish you all a lifetime of love and adventure! We offer VIBER and WHATSAPP for free international text and phone calls.

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Maui Wedding Ideas for 2018

Jul30

Exciting new Maui Wedding Ideas for 2018! Follow the trend of the Islands!

2018 Maui wedding ideas don’t have to be limited because you’re having a destination wedding in Hawaii. Stretch your imagination and work with our talented team. Explore some of these 2018 Maui Wedding ideas yourself!

Beach Attire:

Our researchers anticipate that 2018 Maui Weddings will bring back the elegance in beach attire! As we approach the second half of 2017, casual-chic beach attire is ramping up. 2015 showed us tuxedos on the beach… 2016 went the opposite direction with the return of khaki pants and white button up shirts. 2017 brought in a nice mix of bow ties, colored pants, formal dresses and matching colors for guest attire. 2018 is expected to continue this wave of beach fashion with more mauve, burgandy and vintage Hawaiian colors.

Make your wedding a notch above the rest by adding a subtle flair that denotes your personalities. It’s not simply about the bride anymore. Another great Maui wedding idea- make a statement in your Maui wedding photos!

Maui Wedding Ideas: Ceremony

Spice up your Maui Beach Wedding with the addition of a dove release or monarch butterfly release. Want a way to have your special guests feel included in the ceremony? Why not have them each release a butterfly or ask a parent to read a poem during your ceremony? Have someone with musical experience? Why not invite someone to sing at your wedding? Work with our amazing musicians to get just the right sound for your ambiance. A perfectly timed poem or scripture reading by someone dear to your heart can really elevate your wedding.

Maui Wedding Ideas: Reception

Rather than ordering a wedding cake along with table centerpieces, why not order smaller wedding cakes and display them AS your centerpieces? It not only carries your theme throughout the room and allows for quite the conversation pieces, but also allows you to stretch your budget for other exciting reception ideas. Imagine the intimacy it would bring when you and your spouse circulate toward the end of the evening and cut the first piece of each cake with those guests at the table. Your guests would feel your one-on-one attention and remember how unique you were to do that with them.

Not feeling the traditional wedding cake? Why not vote for a caramelized fruit tart, cupcake cake or a tiered donuts cake? 2016 Maui Weddings will have a number of fresh new, innovative choices for culinary delights.

Amazing new bakers and culinary artists have been breaking into the scene this year, as well as tried-and-true shops stretching their creative boundaries. All this in preparation for a brighter, sweeter 2018! Pictures printed on rice paper with edible ink… bamboo twigs made of frosting… decorations of spun sugar and local florals.

Let your imagine flow or let our design team advise you. We can take any Maui wedding idea and make it into a dream wedding!

Trying to decide whether or not to hire a DJ for your smaller reception? Consider this: Working with our talented and personable DJ ahead of time can shape your evening into the style of party you want it to be. You can spend hours making decisions on the decor with your Maui wedding planner only to find that your guests don’t want to leave their seats. Your DJ can keep the flow going as well as ensure you don’t miss special, unique moments. For example… are you inviting little ones to your reception? Why not include them by adding a teddy bear toss before the garter & bouquet toss? You’ll enjoy the enthusiasm from the kids and parent alike while getting everyone in the mood to continue the party out of their seats and onto the dance floor!

Looking for an innovative way to remind your guests of all the fun times that led up to your special day? Why not work with our designers to create a video slide show that you can display at the reception? We can set it up on a laptop with loop or use our portable video projector to bring your adventures to life! You can create a designer card table to captivate your guests as they arrive at your reception. We can tie in your theme and leave your guests talking about your special day for months to come!

Don’t let the idea of a destination wedding limit your creativity. Planning a wedding and reception from miles away can be easy with the right wedding planner and design team. Your intimate beach wedding can be absolutely amazing and your reception will leave your guests talking about YOUR wedding above all others. If you’re only inviting your closest friends and family (ohana), don’t let that stop you from creating your dream experience. We can arrange intimate receptions as well as full scale fairy tale moments. Give us a call to discuss your vision!

Aloha!

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings

Hawaii Beach Weddings

Jan29

When you consider where to have your Hawaii Beach Weddings, move Maui to the top of your list. You will be helping the small town affected by the Lahaina Fire to rebuild even though you will not see any part of it.

Hawaiian Beach Wedding Sand

There are more grains of sand on the beaches of Maui then could ever possibly be counted. Each one appears to be similar to the next but actually each one is as unique as each one of us.

The eons of time and tide shaped each grain to make it perfect.

And when you stand at the edge of the ocean holding the hands of the one you give your love to, each grain of Maui sand, impeccably crafted by nature, holds you steady and true.

Sun warms your skin, love warms your heart, and following the same timelessness that it took to shape the sand, you wed. Your words to each get caught on a breeze and carried off into eternity.

No Keia La, No Keia Po, A Mau Loa
from this day, from this night, forever more.

Eloping on Maui

The beauty of simple Hawaiian beach weddings is that it allows couples to just ‘be in the moment’. It is impossible to not feel every emotion as well as every warm breeze. To hear every word spoken and also hear every wave caress the shore. Simple, yet incredibly elegant and intimate. And so memorable. Maui offers many beaches that offer that feeling of privacy – very much the opposite of Waikiki.

The Hawaiians have such beautiful ways to express love, joy, and happiness. Somehow expressions of love just sound more warm when they are wrapped with the Hawaiian language.

Aloha Aku No, Aloha Mai No;
I give my love to you, you give your love to me.

Eloping in Maui has never been easier

Uncomplicated, heartfelt, meaningful words that speak of commitment and adoration.

Please let us help you plan your unique, personal, and very memorable day. You are our Ohana for the day, our family, and we want your beach weddings to be everything you dreamed. Here are 18 Hawaiian ways to say I Love You in your wedding vows.

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings is ready to help you now! Plan your Maui elopement for next week or your wedding for 100 friends next year. Our team can’t wait to start helping you.

Mahalo nui loa!